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Ekta Helsinki

Finland

Ekta Helsinki is a Finnish knitwear brand with knits and hats for women, men and children. Every piece is made from 100 percent Finnish sheep wool and named after a street in Helsinki. The brand says the wool is soft, rich in lanolin and does not itch. The founders, Mikaela and Nicolina, created a yarn that lets Finnish wool be knitted by machine. That wool would otherwise often go to waste. It is sheared, spun and knitted within about 500 km in Finland, and it is left undyed in its natural colours. The products are free of artificial colouring, chemicals and plastic. They carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and are made in small batches, and the brand's shipping partners are carbon neutral. Good On You rates Ekta Helsinki Good overall. It scores 4 out of 5 for planet and people and 3 for animals. The rating credits limited production runs, recyclable packaging and local production. It also notes that the brand does not publish a full breakdown of its materials and has given no evidence of living wages or of its non-mulesed wool claim.

SeamsFriendly

India

SeamsFriendly is an Indian label making customisable clothing for women, men and children. Customers pick the neckline, sleeves, length and fabric, and each piece is tailored to their measurements and delivered within 15 days. The range includes dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, pants, tops and outerwear in a wide span of sizes, and made-to-measure tailoring costs nothing extra. Nothing is produced until an order comes in, which helps avoid unsold stock. The brand focuses on natural fabrics such as cotton, linen and flax. Good On You notes its use of organic cotton, production closer to home and some recycled packaging, and says the whole range is vegan. Good On You rates SeamsFriendly Good overall. Its people score is Not Good Enough, because the sources show no evidence of a Code of Conduct or of living wages being paid.

The Ethical Silk Company

Ireland

The Ethical Silk Company makes mulberry silk sleepwear, loungewear and accessories for women and men. The range includes pyjamas, robes, slips, camisole sets, tops, scarves, eye masks and pillowcases. The brand began in Dublin and also has a presence in the UK and the US. The brand uses only peace silk, also called Ahimsa silk. With this method the silk is taken from the cocoon only after the moth has left, so the silkworm is not killed. Its silk comes from a family business in India led by Rajaiah Kusuma. The team says it knows its suppliers in north and south India and visits them regularly. It describes its supply chain as simple and transparent, and it focuses on fair treatment of workers and on clothing that lasts. Good On You rates the brand Good overall. It scores 4 out of 5 for planet, 3 for people and 4 for animals. Good On You notes limited production runs, efforts to reduce packaging and rainwater capture in the supply chain. It also notes there is no evidence of living wages or emissions reductions.

Sorella Organics

Australia

Sorella Organics is an independent Australian label that makes sleepwear and loungewear for women, men and maternity, including breastfeeding-friendly pieces. It is owned by Jess, who lives in Brisbane, and orders ship from the brand's Brisbane studio. The collection is made in Australia, Fiji and India. The brand uses certified organic and fair trade cotton, and it says all of its products are vegan. It produces in small, slow runs so that it makes only what customers want, which helps cut textile waste. It often allows about twice the industry's usual time to fill orders so that sewers are not rushed. Its factory holds GOTS, WRAP and Oeko-Tex certifications, and its fabric is certified to GOTS, Fairtrade and Oeko-Tex. Good On You rates Sorella Organics Good overall: Good for planet, Not Good Enough for people and Great for animals. It notes the brand's organic cotton and limited production runs. It found no evidence of a Code of Conduct or of living wages being paid in the supply chain.